Tablets, Bikes, And Primary Care: Developing Health In Botswana

Botswana is a small, landlocked country in southern Africa that borders South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. At the time of its independence from Great Britain, Botswana was one of the poorest countries on the African continent. However, since gaining independence, it has emerged as one of the most developed countries in the region, with a growing economy and stable political system. Unfortunately health care within Botswana remains a large concern. Botswana is experiencing one of the most severe HIV/AIDS epidemics in the world, and has the highest prevalence of the disease in sub-Saharan Africa. In addition, Botswana continues to […]

The Africa Chapter of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) and the Primafamed Network jointly hosted their conferences in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe from November 19-24. African physicians from across the continent were present at both events, making it a significant opportunity to advance primary care and family medicine. Both conferences focused on ways to strengthen primary care curricula within medical schools, as well as the importance of advocating for primary care capacity building, improving accessibility to health services and care, and adequate training for medical students and new graduates. GHETS was in attendance at both events, represented by Executive […]